Worming finches whilst they're feeding chicks?

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fraudster
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Hey all,

I have read a couple of old responses to using moxidectin plus whilst finches are either sitting on eggs or feeding their chicks, but just want a bit more reassurance if it is okay to use whilst finches are feeding their chicks? Currently have gouldians and siskins chicks (all older than 7 days) in the nest.
Also, this question applies to toltravet, a coccidiosis treatment, too.

Cheers,
Will.
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arthur
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I was never a great fan of worming unnecessarily . .

And birds healthy enough to go to nest and rear young are not likely to fall victim to a worm burden in the 5 or 6 weeks that it takes the chicks to become independent

Mother Nature doesn't worm her birds, and while no doubt she loses a few, I don't think that they would be the ones involved in family duties

There is a big difference between what you can do, and what should be done
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Craig52
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Agree with Arthur, if your birds are fit and healthy and breeding there is no need to worm or treat for coccidia. I have never heard of that particular treatment for coccidia. Most use Baycox or Coccivet?. Craig
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Brenton
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I am aware that Toltravet is available at some veterinarians such as APC.

The supplier/vet might be able to assist.

I breed gouldians and they simply aren't preventatively treated in winter. I keep my feeding areas in clean condition which I find to of adequate prevention.

Similar to those above, I don't see the benefit. I didn't lose an adult bird in my flock last year to any illness and simply wormed once breeding had finished (but before the regular moult).

Each to their own - plenty would have a different view!

Cheers,

Brenton
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